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Washington State Defensive Back Ethan O'Connor Will Enter Transfer Portal

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Nov 23, 2024; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Washington State Cougars defensive back Ethan O'Connor (24) intercepts a pass intended for Oregon State Beavers wide receiver Jeremiah Noga (18) during the third quarter at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Nov 23, 2024; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Washington State Cougars defensive back Ethan O'Connor (24) intercepts a pass intended for Oregon State Beavers wide receiver Jeremiah Noga (18) during the third quarter at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images / Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Washington State redshirt freshman defensive back Ethan O'Connor announced his intention to enter the transfer portal via his Instagram page on Saturday.

"Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way," O'Connor said in a statement. "As I embark on this next chapter, I'm filled with excitement and anticipation for the future. I look forward to the opportunities that await, and I'm ready for what's to come."

O'Connor originally came to WSU in the class of 2023 as three-star prospect and the #69 prospect in the state of California for that class.

The Irvine, California product appeared in one game as Cougar in 2023 before using his redshirt, but appeared in all 12 games in 2024. O'Connor will finish his time as a Cougar with 32 total tackles and eight pass breakups.

O'Connor had four interceptions in a breakout 2024 season, including a 60-yard, game-winning pick-six against the Fresno State Bulldogs.

The transfer portal officially opens on Monday, December 9.

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JOE LONDERGAN

Joe Londergan joined the SI brand in 2023 with G5 Football Daily. With over 15 years of experience in covering and working directly in college and pro sports, Joe's expertise has been featured in Front Office Sports, SB Nation, and XRAY.FM. He is a member of both the Football Writers' Association of America and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association. Joe holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville and a master's degree in sports administration from Seattle University. Outside of his writing career, Joe enjoys golfing, although he admits that while he hits driver decently, his short game is a liability.

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